How to Pop Out Emails in Folder Pane Only When in Reading Reply/Forward Pane

In Microsoft Outlook, when you are composing a new email, replying to or forwarding an existing email, you might have noticed that the email you are working on pops out in a separate window. This can be convenient as it allows you to focus on your email without distractions from the rest of your inbox. However, if you prefer to have the email open in the same window, in the folder pane, this article will guide you through the steps to achieve that.

By default, Outlook opens new emails, replies, and forwards in a separate window. But with a simple setting change, you can make these emails pop out in the folder pane itself, eliminating the need for a separate window. Follow the steps below to configure this setting:

Step 1: Open Outlook Options

1. Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
2. Click on the File tab in the ribbon at the top-left corner of the Outlook window.
3. In the backstage view, click on Options in the left sidebar.

Step 2: Access the Email Options

1. In the Outlook Options window, click on the Mail tab in the left sidebar.

Step 3: Change the Reading Pane Settings

1. Scroll down to the Replies and forwards section.
2. Check the box that says Open replies and forwards in a new window to enable the setting.
3. Click on the OK button at the bottom of the Outlook Options window to save the changes.

That's it! Now, when you reply to or forward an email, it will open in the folder pane itself, instead of a separate window. This can help you stay organized and have a better overview of your inbox.

If you ever want to revert back to the default behavior of opening emails in a separate window, simply follow the steps above and uncheck the Open replies and forwards in a new window option.

Remember, these settings only apply to replies and forwards. Composing a new email will still open in a separate window by default.

We hope this article has been helpful in customizing your Outlook experience. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to our tech support team.

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